Meditation for Teenagers Who Don't Want to Meditate: A new way of using technology to teach meditation
Let's be honest for a second. Teenage boys do not like to meditate. Or at least they think they don't. In fact, teenage girls don't think they're very big fans either. So, what response do you think I get? Yep, it's exactly what you think it ... Continue Reading

Is Meditation for Me?
As beautiful and joyous as life can be, it can also be plain ol’ stressful. Whether it’s hefty mortgage payments, killer commutes, or bosses who don’t give us the credit we deserve, stress can come at us from all different angles.
Surveys have uncovered some pretty disturbing statistics about stress. 33% of people feel they ... Continue Reading

Self Care: Getting Back to the Basics
This month, I’m really emphasizing the importance of self care and combating the myth that you “don’t have time for self care.” By now, you’ve probably read my post defining Self Care, but as a quick refresher: I consider Self Care to mean anything that you intentionally do to attend to your mental, emotional ... Continue Reading

Daily Small Accomplishments as Self Care:
How can you feel a sense of accomplishment each day to improve your mental health?
The day of the week was a Wednesday. That day in the middle of the week where you are already exhausted but still have a little ways to go before you reach the weekend. It had been a rough day. You know the kind, where ... Continue Reading

Is Self Care Selfish?
If Your Airplane is Falling Out of the Sky
Think about the last time you rode on a plan. Now I invite you to recall what the flight attendant said during the safety demonstration. You were listening, right? If you weren't, my sister's a flight attendant and I'm sure she'd be happy to tell you all about how important it is ... Continue Reading